Recognize This Tuner?

In browsing HP’s DigitalLife booth (for both work and pleasure), I stumbled upon a familiar site: Sure looks a lot like the new-yet-still-destined-to-fail ReplayTV PC hardware edition. Which looks a lot like Hauppauge’s pair (PC and Mac) of USB HD tuners. Which looks like a lot like the Eye TV Hybrid. As an occasional USB … Read more

Gizmodo Gets Scoop on New ReplayTV Gadget

I have a soft spot for ReplayTV, having gotten an early Panasonic version of the company’s hardware back in 2001. However, there’s been virtually no word of the DVR pioneer since ReplayTV moved to a software-only business model last year. Now Gizmodo reports that the company is launching a new product – an HD/DVR tuner … Read more

DivX Beta Testing Media Extender

Another day, another media extender! Looks like DivX isn’t entirely satisfied with their hardware licensing program, and wants a bit of the action. I am speculating — However, given the nature of their beta signup survey and the blurred image (without a blurred file name referencing their “Connected” initiative) I feel pretty confident in saying … Read more

Mari’s Gadget-Giving Post-Mortem, Part 2

If you missed Post-Mortem Part 1, I covered the Christmas gadget insanity in my house with the Wii, Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro Stick and iRecord. Part 2 starts with the Dash. The Dash Way to Ruin the Surprise I should have listened to my own advice. I knew it was a bad idea to buy … Read more

Mari’s Gadget-Giving Post-Mortem, Part 1

I realize that even among the people that celebrate Christmas, few celebrate it the way my family does. We have a particular gene in our DNA that leads to obscene levels of spending on Christmas presents. Yes, you could view it as rampant commercialism, but we prefer to think of it as extreme generosity. Below … Read more

Hands On With HAVA

First seen at CES last January, the HAVA place shifting device began shipping in August. Initially Monsoon Multimedia offered one box with WiFi to stream your home television feed, but they’ve since changed gears and are now offering two cosmetically redesigned boxes: one with WiFi @ $250, one without @ $200. Unlike competitors Slingbox and … Read more

Interesting News Dave Hasn’t Covered

Never enough time… New Slingbox(es) coming this week? (Engadget) Warner patents hybrid Blu-ray/HD-DVD/DVD disc. (New Scientist) Pinnacle introduces USB ATSC tuner. (DVGuru) Web 2.0 TV guide MeeVee updated. (TechCrunch)